Dinosaur Tracks and Other Fossil Footprints of Europe

M. G. Lockley

Amer Univ in Cairo Pr

The civil war in Algeria shows no sign of imminent resolution. Yet little has been written about the conflict, its various participants, and the opinions of Algerians―indeed, even about what exactly is being fought over. Restrictions on movement within Algeria have severely limited the ability of foreign journalists to analyze these issues, and there has been a paucity of firsthand accounts of how the conflict has played out across Algeria.Now, one of Europe's leading authorities on contemporary Algerian politics has gained the kind of access necessary to present a clear, evenhanded account. The author interviewed residents in places in which few journalists have set foot: the impoverished suburbs of the major cities and the infamous "Triangle of Death"―the stronghold of the Armed Islamic Group and the scene of some of the worst carnage. Rather than presenting a historical account, The Algerian Civil War focuses on the strategies employed by the war's main combatants, seeking to understand the significance of the conflict to all parties embroiled in it.

The Algerian Civil War, 1990-1998 (The Ceri Series in Comparative Politics and International Studies)

Politics & Social Sciences

Martínez, Luis

Politics & Government

This is an indispensable guide for observing the most important fish in the Red Sea. The Red Sea is home to a rich array of wildlife, including more than 1,000 species of fish. This guide allows divers and snorkelers to identify easily over 100 common species and to recognize their principal characteristics, habitats, and, distribution, biology, and behavior.

Fishes of the Red Sea

Science & Math

Siliotti, Alberto

Biological Sciences

Sinai is now one of the world's most popular diving destinations, and in Sharm el-Sheikh alone an average of more than one thousand dives are made every dayâbut mainly on just one tenth of the dive sites. Now here is a real diving atlas that has been developed through more than ten years of diving experience, and which illustrates clearly the topography of all major dive sites of south Sinai, and their secrets. A must for all Red Sea divers.

Sinai Diving Guide: Sharm El-sheikh, Ras Mohammed, Tiran, Gubal, Dahab

Sports & Outdoors

Water Sports

The Fourth Dynasty (2613-2498 B.C.) was Egypt's golden age of pyramid building, when great kings like Snefru, Cheops, and Chephren built their monuments for eternity on a scale unparalleled at any time previously or subsequently in Egyptian history. This book, fully illustrated with color photographs, diagrams, and computer reconstructions, tells the history of these remarkable monuments and how they were built.

Pyramids of The Fourth Dynasty

History

Atiya, Farid

Ancient Civilizations

Far from being pampered house pets, the cats of Cairo are street-smart survivors who roam freely throughout the city. However, their ancestors in ancient Egypt were revered as gods and were so beloved that they were portrayed in statues and jewelry. In subsequent centuries, the tradition of adoring cats continued and today, as Lorraine Chittock’s captivating photographs display, the mystique of the cat lives on. Discover your cat’s Egyptian heritage in this delightful gift book, which pays homage to the special and timeless bond that Egyptians have with the cat in the ever-changing city of Cairo. Rambling through mosques and markets, Lorraine Chittock, a cat-lover-cum-photographer, searched Cairo’s nooks and crannies for city-savvy felines, becoming a wildlife tracker in an urban environment. The resulting photographs are remarkable for their spontaneity and often whimsical sensitivities to both feline and human body language. Each intimate and thoughtprovoking photograph is complemented by an apposite literary passage, tempting the reader to explore tidbits of folklore, religion, and poetry from Egypt and the Arab world, while giving insights into an animal that has inspired fascinating tales for at least five thousand years.

Cairo Cats

Arts & Photography

Chittock, Lorraine

Photography & Video

More than 4,500 years after its completion virtually everything is known about Khufu's pyramid except for the most important fact: Its method of construction. At present there are no answers to the mysteries of this colossal monument: 146.70 meters in height (the world's tallest building until the nineteenth century). 230.60 meters square base, 2.6 million cubic meters in volume, and 5,500,000 tons in weight spread uniquely over more than 220 layers. This book solves the riddles of Khufu's pyramid by combining archaeological information from distinguished researchers, and a professional architect’s approach. This monument set many precedents, such as it was the first building in history to use integrated technical means for its construction - and in its architecture. After studying in detail all of the components of the pyramid - materials, tools, transportation and human strength - Mr. Houdin pieces together the extraordinary planning and organization, the technical skill, and the machines which allowed this great pyramid to rise over a period on twenty-one years, and last until today.

Khufu: The Secrets Behind the Building of The Great Pyramid

Houdin, Jean-Pierre

The Annales du Service des Antiquités de l’Egypte is a well-known and respected series on Egyptology and excavations published by the Supreme Council of Antiquities in Egypt.Contributors: Ahmed Abdel Fattah, Dieter Arnold, Giovanni Bergamini, Zoltán ImreFabian, Rodolfo Fattovich, Richard Fazzini, Magdi Mohamed Fekri, Claudio Gallazzi, Yvonne Harpur, David Jeffreys, Adela Oppenheim, Peter Piccione, John Redford, Carol A. Redmount, Nigel Strudwick, Francesco Tiradritti, Charles van Siclen III, Kent Weeks.

Annales du Service des Antiquites de l'Egypte (French Edition)

American University in Cairo Press

In this volume of Cairo Papers in Social Science, researcher Solava Ibrahim explores the relationship between poverty reduction, local administration, and empowerment in Egypt. Examining the link between poverty, participation, and local administration in three governorates - Alexandria, Kafr al-Sheikh, and Assiut - Ibrahim argues that an inadequate system of local administration in Egypt discourages participation, thus hindering sustainable poverty reduction. Comparing the incidence of poverty, the Human Development Index, and level of participation in the three regions, Ibrahim’s research reveals a reversed relationship between poverty and electoral participation. Additionally, the sharp decline in female representation in local councils indicates their failure to empower the poorest segments of society, including women. Acknowledging the vicious circle of bad administration in Egypt, the study analyzes some previous attempts to achieve sustainable poverty reduction, and concludes with a number of recommendations for improvement as a way to encourage empowerment and reduce poverty in Egypt.

The Role of Local Councils in Empowerment And Poverty Reduction in Egypt: Fall 2004 (Cairo Papers in Social Science)

Ibrahim, Solava

The guide described by The New York Times as “indispensable,” revised and updated for 2006, fills a vital niche for expatriates and Cairenes alike who need a helping hand to organize—and enjoy— the challenges of a sojourn in Cairo. The basics of daily life—finding a flat, transporting personal goods, investigating school options for children, navigating Egypt’s famous bureaucracy, and the intricacies of feeding and clothing oneself and one’s family from the local market—are all detailed here. Advice gathered from a wide range of Cairo insiders, both native and foreign, gives the reader a cornucopia of current facts on prices, neighborhoods, product availability, work and business opportunities, and the dizzying range of cultural and leisure pursuits that Cairo is famous for. The format of this edition addresses the needs of independently minded tourists as well as residents by the inclusion of: an A to Z directory of goods, services, and interests subdivided by neighborhood; a language section on the basics of Cairene Arabic; and details on shopping and sightseeing from a resident’s perspective. Cairo: The Practical Guide, now in its fifteenth edition, is the key to deciphering the complexities of living, working, and enjoying life in one of the world’s most exciting and dauntingly complex mega-cities.

Cairo: The Practical Guide

Travel

Francy, Claire E.

Africa

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